Overview
Understand the complexity of mine closure for all stakeholders. What is left after mining activity ceases?
Transforming mining economies to enable communities and other stakeholders to build a successful post-mine future is a growing challenge. Regulatory frameworks are being tightened and financial instruments mobilised to secure funds to address the risks of abandonment. Greater awareness of the investor, political and social risks from unclosed mines is influencing investor markets.
The Foundations of Mine Closure and Sustainable Transitions course explores the complexities surrounding mine closure and post-mining land use, and establishes a foundation for enhancing the capabilities of all stakeholders involved in the process.
Funding for development of this course was provided by the Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME).
CRC TiME is supported by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources Cooperative Research Centre Program as well as more than 75 other partners and collaborators.
Who should attend
Anyone with an interest in mine closure and post-mine futures.
Entry requirements
What you'll learn
- Demonstrate the benefits of taking a whole-of-business (or holistic) approach to closure.
- Compare regulation and policy across different jurisdictions and how this relates to best practice.
- Understand that closure planning and execution is a multidisciplinary area – not just for environmental practitioners.
- Explain and reflect on the significance of social performance aspects of closure for the resources sector.
- Assess land and water management practices through asset closure and beyond.
- Articulate the processes that ensure respectful and effective practices throughout the life of an operation.
- Evaluate the cost of closure.
Time commitment
This is an online course that will require roughly 60 hours to complete.
- 4-6 hours a week over a 10-week period.
Course curriculum
Assessment
There are 2 options for completing this course: verified (paid) and audited (free).
Verified
To complete the verified version, you'll need to:
- register and pay
- complete assessments for each module
- complete a final comprehensive assessment at the end of the course.
You'll receive a certificate of completion when you successfully complete all requirements.
Audited
You can complete the audited version for free with no assessment or certification.
Certification and accreditation
Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion to verify their skills and achievements.
Facilitators
Cost
| Applicant | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual domestic | A$699 |
| Individual international | A$699 |
- Discount of 10% is available for CRC TiME members. Email education@smi.uq.edu.au to access this discount.
- Audited (free) version: register for the audited (free) version
This course is delivered via edX Edge in collaboration with Curtin University.
GST is excluded from the cost
Contact
Sustainable Minerals Institute
For more professional development options, visit the Sustainable Minerals Institute website.